Subject: RE: Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official ThreadFred Doucette - 2011-09-08 4:40 PM McLuvin - 2011-09-08 5:10 PM Unbelievable, went for a quick 30 minute spin and just avoided getting hit. Riding down old swill on the bike lane and some old lady mKes a wide left turn right into the bike lane right at me, I couldn't slow down as it was right at me and braced for impact. Luckily she missed me by no more than 2 inches. Didn't even slow down, I don't think she saw me. That would have really sucked. I have a 55 min bike with intervals tomorrow. Can anyone suggest where I can do this that would be relatively safer than the bike path?? Do I need to drive somewhere as I'm staying downtown. PS, glad you are OK. Fred welcome to Madison! and everyone else as well! Off the top of my head you have two options for intervals. Numero Uno would be to do them on the stick portion of the course just after you leave town. The stick is a bit technical and hilly, but provides roads that are close by dt, and already prepped for Sunday. Otherwise the other option is to drive out to HWY KP or 14 (15-20minutes by car) and do them on those roads. Flat and straight make it some easy roadway for intervals and all you need to do is take University Ave west all the way out past Middleton to get you on the roads. Those are the two options that are at your disposal off the top of my head. I will be riding in that area mid-afternoon if anyone wants to join me I can pick you up and take you out there. If anyone wants to get a pre-ride of the course tomorrow and staying downtown I would be happy to drive you around just send me a PM. It looks like the weather will be great come Sunday! |